John’s newly created galleries feature fabulous unique art glass focal beads, some with frogs for the froggie fans out there :), beautiful pendants made using handmade timber bails, necklaces, bracelets and a whimsical collection of handmade glass charms to clip straight onto your charm bracelet, bag or purse zippers, mobile phones or even the zip pull on your favourite hoodies!! Below is a preview of just one of John’s great charms, but to see the full range of charms or to browse John’s galleries, use the links below or to the left.

Carole works from theGorman House Arts Center in Canberraand has been teaching bead making courses and continuing her own practice from that base. Carole has listed some delicate and exquisite pendants on sterling silver snake chain as well as the stunning necklace shown below. To see more of her work, visitCarole’s galleries

Carolyn Martin

Carolyn has listed some stunning new pendant beads made off mandrel and presented as ready to wear on beautiful ribbon neck cords. These pendants would make fantastic Christmas presents for that special one in your world!

A Sally has listed fabulous new focal beads featuring her sculptural tiger liles with gold leaf in the ‘Focals‘ category and also some gorgeous beads from her ‘Inner Spirit’ range in the ‘Unique Art Glass Focals‘ category which have been tastefully etched with little windows revealing what lies within

BEAD MAKING COURSES AND TUITION

Kimmyg is now teaching glass beadmaking, lampworking (or flameworking, as it is otherwise known) classes by arrangement. For further details of all scheduled classes go to ‘Teaching’.Classes can be booked to suit your personal timetable and skill level.

In addition to basic courses at beginner, next step and intermediate levels, Kimmyg is also offering short courses to extend your skills in Murrini making, Twisties Stringer and Complex Canes, and Using Presses. Maximum class size will be three persons at the present time and classes are held at the Sunshine Coast Hot Glass Studio in Yandina, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Class fees include use of all equipment and glass.

Our teaching schedules are now online! We have loaded details of classes, so for those of you who are interested in learning to make glass beads, building on the skills you already have, or perhaps even extending into silversmithing – watch this space! You will now find a button on the home page which will link you through to the current information available.

Christine has submitted so many listings this week, that I have only just touched the tip of the iceberg. We photographed well over a hundred items over the weekend including loose beads, gifts and ready-to-wear items, so keep an eye on Christine’s galleries over the next few days as I struggle to upload the first seventy items!!

A taste of things to come …… Christine’s cheese platters are a great idea for Xmas gifts as well as wine bottle stoppers, bottle openers, magnifying glasses and pens…….yes, really, Christmas only about six weeks away!!

Maria never fails to come up with great designs and ideas, whether it is in her jewellery work or otherwise. Her latest listings introduce her gifts range and include beautiful bookmarks, wine glass markers and bag charms.

The influence of the unique environment in which Su lives clearly shows in her design work, from Ningaloo Reef to the Pilbara. Su’s latest submissions include some truly fabulous neckwear as well as bracelets and a couple of new bead sets. These pieces are totally unique so be quick to grab your favourite if you like it, the opportunity will not come again!

A big welcome to Jan Roebuck, our newest Northcoast Beadmaker. Jan is a fledgling beadmaker and we are glad to offer her a place with Northcoast. As well as her beadmaking skills, Jan is also developing silversmithing skills to complement her glass work, all fitted in around a very busy life, despite the fact that she tells us she is retired!

Tracy Brown continues teaching at Wildlight Studios as well as regionally.

Our teaching schedules are now online! We have loaded details of classes, so for those of you who are interested in learning to make glass beads, building on the skills you already have, or perhaps even extending into silversmithing – watch this space! You will now find a ‘Teaching’ button on the home page which will link you through to the current information available.